Call for Nominations by July 14: Director-at-Large Special Appointment

PRSA ECD currently has a Director-at-Large vacancy and is aiming to fill this seat in July/August 2023. PRSA ECD board service is beneficial in a myriad of ways, including collaborating with colleagues at the Chapter, District, and National…

Communicating with Care: Lessons on Well-Being from the PRSA East Central District Leadership Forum

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The May the May PRSA East Central District Leadership Forum included a thoughtful discussion about supporting others, taking care of ourselves, and building healthy habits that work in real life.

The Message Must Go On: PRSA ECD Webinar Explores Mental Health, Burnout, and Showing Up Through Life’s Hard Moments

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PRSA East Central District's Mental Health Webinar Series kicked off in May with a discussion about stress, trauma, grief, burnout, and emotional overload, and how they can impact workplace performance.
Mental Health Awareness seminar, The Message Must Go On, will be held May 20, 2026, at 1:00 pm EDT.

May Mental Health Webinar

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The Message Must Go OnShowing Up at Work Through Life’s Hard Moments A session designed to help communication professionals navigate the intersection of personal challenges and professional expectations. May 20, 2026 1:00 - 1:45…

ECD Chair’s January 2025 Message

As we embark on this new year, I am thrilled to greet you and share my vision for the future for our District. My word for the year is Engagement — a principle that will guide us in creating meaningful connections, fostering growth, and building a stronger professional community.  

ECD Chair’s December 2024 Message

Thank you for trusting me with this role, inspiring me daily, and sharing this remarkable journey. I wish you a joyful, peaceful holiday season filled with relaxation, love, and laughter.

ECD Chair’s November 2024 Message

November 2024 As we move into November, I want to take a moment to reflect on the exciting events we’ve recently experienced and share some updates for the rest of the year. Leadership Assembly and ICON Recap October was an exciting…

2024 PRominent Awards | Your Chapter Deserves a Pat on the Back

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East Central District’s 2024 PRominent Chapter Awards launches on April 5.

Celebrating Excellence: 2023 PRSA East Central District Diamond Awards Winners Revealed!

The anticipation has come to an end as we unveil the winners of the 2023 PRSA East Central District (ECD) Diamond Awards! This year's competition was fierce, with 45 outstanding submissions from 12 Chapters, showcasing the depth of excellence…

December Message from ECD Board Chair, Kaylin Staten

Dear PRSA ECD community, Happy December, and Happy Holidays! I’m writing to you in the middle of a bittersweet epiphany – that this is my final message to you as East Central District Chair. It feels like I am watching the final episode…

“The State of PRSA and the Membership Value Proposition” – Linda Thomas Brooks, CEO, PRSA

By Mark Pompilio “You saw the map of all the PRSA districts,” said Linda, who combined her QuickStart address with an event that day at her alma mater, The Ohio State University.  “I can’t have any favorites, but let me say…